Total Yards
Northwestern487
Nebraska482
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Nebraska at Northwestern
Oct 13, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 7
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 34
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Northwestern
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Passing Yards
Northwestern455
Nebraska251
Rushing Yards
Northwestern32
Nebraska231
Turnovers
Northwestern2
Nebraska3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature46°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Northwestern29:53
Nebraska30:07
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Northwestern edges Nebraska 34-31
Northwestern defeated Nebraska 34-31 in Week 7 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 487-482 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Northwestern set the terms early in a game that finished 34-31. Adrian Martinez pass complete to JD Spielman for 42 yds for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) came with {'seconds': 32, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Northwestern's box score carried the story: 487 total yards, 32 rushing yards, and 455 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 482 total yards, including 231 on the ground and 251 through the air.
Northwestern converted 8-18 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Northwestern led 14-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Clayton Thorson pass complete to Flynn Nagel for 61 yds for a TD, (Drew Luckenbaugh KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to JD Spielman for 42 yds for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Devine Ozigbo run for 12 yds for a TD, (Barret Pickering PAT MISSED) (Nebraska led 13-14 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
Clayton Thorson pass complete to Flynn Nagel for 21 yds for a TD, (Drew Luckenbaugh KICK) (Northwestern led 7-7 over Nebraska).
Fumble Return Touchdown
A. Martinez sacked by T. Williams for -13 yds,A. Martinez fumbled, recovered by Nwest E. Brown IV,E. Brown IV return for 10 yds, (D. Luckenbaugh KICK) (Nebraska led 7-14 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Devine Ozigbo run for 1 yd for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) (Nebraska led 20-14 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Barret Pickering 34 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 31-21 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-31
Northwestern defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
487-482
Northwestern held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
32
Northwestern averaged 1.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
455
Northwestern averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-18
Northwestern's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 487 | 482 |
| Passing Yards | 455 | 251 |
| Rushing Yards | 32 | 231 |
| First Downs | 30 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 7-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-5 | 9-89 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 41-65 | 25-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:53 | 30:07 |